Three NC Students Win Lost Colony Essay Contest
Three public school students from North Carolina won an all expense paid trip to the Dare coast and a view of the Paul Green Lost Colony drama. Adelaide Hart Miriam Woodlief and Frances Penland will bring a teacher and a companion on boat trips to Roanoke Island Wright Memorial Park and Nags Head.
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North Carolina
John Parker
Lost Colony
Dare
Paul Green
Adelaide Hart
Central School
New Bern
Miriam Woodress
Henderson Public Schools
Frances Penland
Lee Edwards High School
Asheville
The
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Raleigh
News and Observer
Jonathan Daniels
Superintendent of Public Instruction Co
A. Erwin
Miriam Woodlief
Roanoke Island
Wright Memorial National Park
Nags Head
Young People Group Activities Restricted in Greensboro
In Greensboro two new poliomyelitis cases prompted voluntary limits. The YMCA banned swimmers under 16 at its indoor pool and the Red Shield Boys Club of the Salvation Army closed completely. The Y’s boys department remains open with all group activities canceled.
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Greensboro
Central Carolina Convalescent Hospital
Greensboro Rat Eradication Work Under Way
Greensboro launches rat control under J C Newsome of Winston-Salem as supervisor. Aim to eradicate at least 85 percent of rats with downtown building rat proofs and poisons in residential areas. Council funded $8,000 after two typhus cases, to curb rat borne disease and food waste.
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Greensboro
J C. Newsome
Winston-Salem
Rt. 7
Budget Commission To Tour North Carolina Institutions
Greensboro officials report polio affecting adults less in this outbreak but 14 percent of cases are over 15. In Raleigh, a six member Budget Commission schedules a July 26 to August 27 tour of state facilities to assess operations and needs for 1949 appropriations. The itinerary lists college campuses, hospitals, schools, and training schools across North Carolina from Raleigh to Greensboro and beyond.
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Advisory Budget Commission
Budget Bureau
N. C. State College
Commission
General Assembly
State College
State Hospital
State School For the Blind and Deaf
Camp Butner
July 31 Deadline Set To Reinstate War Insurance For Vets
Winston Salem July 15 World War II veterans with lapsed National Service Life Insurance have until July 31 to reinstate under the easy plan. Veterans can reinstate by paying two monthly premiums and signing a health statement without a physical exam if done before August 1. After that date a doctor’s exam is required for lapses over 90 days. Veterans may visit a nearby VA Office or write to the Insurance Director, Veterans Administration Richmond Virginia.
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Winston-Salem
E. C. Bailey
North Carolina Regional Veterans Administration Office
Bailey
Veterans Administration
North
Lombardy Street
Richmond
Virginia
University of the Sea to graduate first class on August
Morehead City NC July 15 North Carolina's University of the Sea popularly known as the Morehead City Technical Institute will graduate its first class on August 20. About 25 students complete the first year of general courses and may enroll again for the autumn session. A separate group of 20 students will continue technical training in Diesel engineering naval architecture and marine related fields at the institute established in 1947 under E W Ruggles and the State College Extension unit. The state owned site formerly served as a World War I naval base with offshore patrols and coastal escorts between Cape Hatteras and Cape Fear.
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Morehead City
North Carolina
University of the Sea
Institute
E. W. Ruggles
State Cell
Patty
U. S. Naval
Cape Hatteras
Cape Fear
Baseball Monopoly Charge Being Aired
In New York on July 15 a Supreme Court path loomed as the legality of organized baseball under anti trust laws faced review. Judge Henry W. Goddard dismissed Danny Gardella’s $300000 suit against Commissioner A B Chandler and officials, hinting the high court might overturn a 26 year old ruling. Gardella alleged a five year suspension jeopardized his livelihood as a former New York Giants player.
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U. S. Supreme Court
Henry W. Goddard
A. B. Chandler
Supreme Court
Danny Gardella
New York Giants
Chandler
Gerdella
Ees
Ag Ae Forum
Lea
Former Probation Officer Indicted in Wake County Malfeasance Case
Earl Smith, a former juvenile probation officer in Raleigh, was indicted by the Wake County grand jury on eight counts of malfeasance in office. The true bill alleges he unlawfully took $185 across seven cases for placing juvenile offenders with Wake County farmers while serving in the Raleigh Juvenile Court.
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Raleigh
Wake County Grand Jury
Earl Smith
Wake County
Juvenile Court of
Model Airplane Meet Opens With Finals Set for Sunday
A Plymouth model plane meet begins Saturday at 1 00 p m at the old Tri City speedway with free flight and rubber powered events. Lloyd Underwood heads free flight and rubber powered entries with Howard Payne Harold Alexander and others challenging for top places. U control speed jet and stunt events occur Sunday at 1 00 p m at the high school field.
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Plymouth
Tri-City
Lloyd Underwood
North Carolina
Underwood
Howard Payne
Harold Alexander
Joe Mickey
Bill Garner
Pete Jones
Truman’s appearance has magic effect on conclave
Philadelphia July 15 The Democrats were floundering at the convention until Harry Truman arrived at 2 am. His forceful, biting address energized a weary hall, lifting spirits and rallying delegates as doves were released and the event finally gained momentum.
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Truman
Philadelphia
Harry Truman
Richard Russell
Georgia
Wemenr
Alben W. Barkley
False Teeth Help You Overcome Looseness and Worry
Advertises FASTMAYTEH non acidic powder to firm loose false teeth. Claims soothing gums and reduced embarrassment from loose plates. Encourages purchase at any drug store.
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Amy Arug
Promoter Claims TV Fight Costs Cause Losses
Promoter Taylor blames television sponsorship for losses from the Williams versus Jack fight. Williams earned about 30000 and Jack 13671.45. net gate was 60.76 at a Philadelphia station. promoter says insurers should cover sponsor losses.
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Hermane
Ie Se
Jae
Ike Williams
Beau Jack
Sali Yeaterday
Gete
Bie
Taylor Call
Taylor
Wee
Philadelphia
Wiliams
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Polio Casts Doubt On Greensboro Junior Golf Tour
The sixth annual Carelinas Junior Girls Golf Tournament faces uncertainty as polio fears ripple through Greensboro. Jaycees mail entry blanks for August 24 to 26 at Greensboro Country Club while official preparations continue with cautious optimism. General Iman Southerland calls the event dubious amid the epidemic spread in the area.
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Greensboro
Carelinas
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